Demetrius

According to the Acts of the Apostles, Demetrius was a pagan silvermsith who lived in Ephesus. Quotes about For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: "Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship." Acts of the Apostles 19:24-27 NKJV. Category:1st century births Category:1st century deaths Category:People from the Bible